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PBA: For Alaska’s Jeron Teng, 1 win more important than 28 points

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/sports/12/30/teng-2017-123017.jpg"/><figcaption>Too bad Jeron Teng&#x27;s 28-point night didn&#x27;t result in a win for Alaska. PBA Media Bureau</figcaption></figure></div>Alaska rookie Jeron Teng saw his 28-point performance go for naught when the Aces lost to TNT, 106-98, in the PBA Philippine Cup on Friday.&quot;No matter how good your game is, if you don&#x27;t get the win it&#x27;s nothing,&quot; lamented the fifth overall pick in the 2017 rookie draft in in a <a href="https://www.pba.ph/news/jeron-teng-knows-there-s-no-substitute-for-winning">story posted</a> on the league&#x27;s official website. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/29/17/pba-tnt-grabs-easy-win-over-misfiring-alaska">PBA: TNT grabs easy win over misfiring Alaska</a></li></ul>But the former De La Salle University star, who also registered 10 rebounds and 5 assists in the TNT loss, acknowledged Alaska played better Friday compared to its previous defeat to Magnolia.&quot;I think we showed some good stuff in this game, and from there, we&#x27;ll work our way for next year,&quot; he said.Teng said he is still in the acclimating stage.&quot;I am still getting used to sa system ng Alaska kasi may mga instances na medyo nawawala ako sa play namin, sa defense namin,&quot; he said. &quot;Siguro familiarity lang rin with the players.&quot;He is also thankful for coach Alex Compton&#x27;s trust.&quot;Super grateful ako na nabibigyan ako ng chance to play like this. Pero alam ko iyong binibigay sa aking playing time, I really have to show up. I really have to contribute and help the team win,&quot; Teng said.(For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.)

Alaska rookie Jeron Teng saw his 28-point performance go for naught when the Aces lost to TNT, 108-98, in the PBA Philippine Cup on Friday.

Alaska rookie Jeron Teng saw his 28-point performance go for naught when the Aces lost to TNT, 108-98, in the PBA Philippine Cup on Friday.